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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 2005
Page
2
Readers discuss policy in South Carolina and cite low SAT scores and dropout rates while questioning educators. The letter includes praise for Graniteville responders, concerns about a missing Christmas tree grave tribute, and a note about Dave Barry’s retirement from the Aiken Standard.
Officers from across South Carolina and beyond converged on Graniteville after a chlorine leak from a derailed train. Aiken County Captain John Fogle led a rapid, rotating support network as more than 100 officers lined up to evacuate residents and maintain patrols. Agencies listed include Aiken County Sheriff, Aiken Public Safety, North Augusta Public Safety, Charleston PD, Columbia PD, Orangeburg Public Safety, and many more. The response demonstrated a strong brotherhood, with units arriving from as far as the coast and Upstate to assist and sustain operations.
Graniteville Magistrate Court reopened at 50 Canal St after a train crash halted operations. Judge Terry Carter and officials from DHEC and county maintenance inspected the hot zone and prepared to catch up on postponed cases and jury trials. Traffic court remains in Aiken. non traffic matters resume scheduling over coming weeks.
Graniteville businesses resume operations after a chlorine spill and train collision emptied the town for 11 days. The Blue Top Grill Napier Hardware and Florist Masonic Shopping Center reopen with several shops returning today. Local owners recount repairs, safety clearances, and customers returning as the area reoccupies the collision site.
Kroger stores in Aiken and Augusta have raised 3000 for the Salvation Army aiding Graniteville train derailment victims. Donations include food and drink from Frito Lay Coca Cola Pepsi Cola of Augusta and Anderson Bakery. Customers may round up purchases or donate at registers. funds redirected from tsunami relief.
In Graniteville an accident spill left hundreds treated. Kay Dillon of Aiken Regional Medical Centers said two patients remain hospitalized in fair and critical condition. Rebecca Sylvester reported about 203 visits to University Hospital with all patients released. Daniele Wong Moores of MCG noted 94 treated and discharged.
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